A case of Tinea versicolor
*Case history:* Chronic Recurrent Fungal Infection Treated with Homoeopathy
*Patient Details:*
* Name/Age/Sex: Harshith 13 male /C
* student studying in Kent. U.K
* *Chief Complaint:* Chronic recurrent fungal infection for the past 3 years
* Affected Areas:
Face
*Clinical Presentation:*
* *Symptoms:*
* Large discolored patches with marked fungal borders in face
Sun exposure makes the patches more noticeable because they don't tan, leading to a contrast in skin color
* Severe itching and burning, Started after a streptococcal infection
* *Duration* : 3years, with symptoms worsening progressively
*Anamnesis* 1 *Previous Treatments* :
Multiple allopathic creams, antifungal tablets, & Topical treatments like Antifungal creams clotrimazole, lotions, and shampoos are used.
( dandruff shampoos containing selenium sulfide & ketoconazole used as a body wash,).
Applied antifungal creams twice a day
Oral medications: oral antifungal medication on consultations with dermatologists in U.K , but no long-term relief; condition kept worsening,
The condition has a high recurrence
*Anamnesis2* *past disease History:*
history
Started after a streptococcal infections
antifungal creams, lotions, steroids used
*Contributing factors:* a weakened immune system can increase the likelihood of an outbreak.
*Other characteristics:* Sun exposure may make the patches more noticeable not getting tan, leading to a contrast in skin color.
*Generals* ,
Stool: regular, appetite- good, sweat- smells bad after a long day in school
Sleep- regular
Thirst- regular
Urine : normal
*Modalities* :
When he goes to sun or beach it gets worse
*Homoeopathic Intervention:*
* Starting Date: 31st August 2025
* Prescription :
sulfur LM Potency (starting with LM1)
Mixed with 600ml water in 900ml bottle
10 succussions each time,/15ml taken mixed with 100ml water stirred well and 5ml administered every 1hr for 5hrs immediately after waking only in the mornings
*Hygiene management* : Showering as soon as possible after activities that cause sweating advised.
*Response to Treatment:*
* *Initial Response* (within weeks):
Rapid reduction in discolouration, itching, and burning and restoration of normal skin colour
As of last follow-up (1st october 2025)
* *Patient Feedback:*
* Highly satisfied; (Attachment)
*Visual Evidence:*
* Images Documented:
* pic 1: Marked discoloration, clear fungal margins
*pic 2: Greatly reduced lesions, near-normal skin,
*Conclusion:*
This case demonstrates the effectiveness of individualized homoeopathic treatment in managing chronic, treatment-resistant fungal infections, offering a sustainable and side-effect-free alternative to conventional antifungal therapies.
